Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network Assistive Technology Resource Guide

TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) is a supplemental benefit program that provides services and supplies beyond the basic TRICARE military health care program. ECHO is available to active duty family members (ADFMs) who meet the qualifications of a specific physical, developmental and/or mental disability. The program provides beneficiaries with coordinated ECHO services and supplies to reduce the disabling effects of the qualifying condition or disorder.

Eligibility Requirements and Application Process

TRICARE ECHO is only available to ADFMs with qualifying conditions, including:

• Diagnosis of a neuromuscular developmental condition or other condition in an infant or toddler that is expected to precede a diagnosis of moderate to severe mental retardation or serious physical disability
• Extraordinary physical/psychological condition rendering the beneficiary homebound
• Moderate to severe developmental or intellectual disability
• Multiple disabilities (may qualify if there are two or more affecting separate body systems)
• Serious physical disability Autism spectrum disorder

Application information is available on line or by phone

AT Services Provided/Covered

For those who qualify, TRICARE ECHO provides benefits not available through the basic TRICARE program, including: Assistive services (e.g., those from a qualified interpreter or translator), Durable equipment, including adaptation and maintenance, Expanded in-home medical services through TRICARE ECHO Home Health Care (EHHC), Medical and rehabilitative services, In-home respite services, Institution care when a residential environment is required, Special education, and Transportation under certain circumstances

Assistive Technology Provided/Covered

A range of assistive technology not covered under standard TRICARE